Quick Thoughts: Private Eye

I have to admit, I am quickly becoming a huge fan of the films coming out of South Korea in the past several years. While Japan tends to be a bit more widely recognized by mainstream audiences I’d happily put up the best films from South Korea against anything from any other country, let alone …

Seek out Private Eye

I had the pleasure of watching two films this weekend as part of the Minneapolis/St Paul Asian Film Festival and quite enjoyed both, though Private Eye is the one I not only enjoyed more, but think has broader appeal. Hopefully I’ll have reviews of both films in the upcoming days but until then make sure …

Upcoming MFA line up at St Anthony Main

Lots of cool films being shown by Minnesota Film Arts over the next month. Ip Man is of course a heck of a booking job, and be sure to stay tuned as they might have something similar to offer as part of their Asian Film Festival mid-November. Also, I really need to just make one …

Independent Indies – Take Out

Growing up in the Midwest I never had much exposure to Chinese food, authentic or otherwise. Their may have been a Chinese restaurant in Cedar Rapids but I don’t remember us ever going. In contrast I do remember at least a half dozens different trips to Godfather’s Pizza which involved me gagging on cheese. While …